# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=625 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 626 --- ## [Bronco 2 doesn’t like dirt roads](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bronco-2-doesn-t-like-dirt-roads/139596)
**Author:** [@Gabe\_Barbato](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gabe_Barbato)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bronco-2-doesn-t-like-dirt-roads/139596 "2019-05-01T12:48:20Z")
I have a 1987 bronco 2 with a 2.9 liter fuel injected engine. It runs great on the highway but when I drive for 5- 10 minutes on bumpy roads it suddenly losses power and dies. If I wait 15-30 minutes it will restart and … --- ## [2011 wrx Subaru really bad idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-wrx-subaru-really-bad-idle/139523)
**Author:** [@Perettijosh\_151400](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Perettijosh_151400)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-wrx-subaru-really-bad-idle/139523 "2019-05-01T02:28:18Z")
So I was driving home on the freeway and everything seemed normal, down shift for slow traffic when I hit the gas I heard a extremely loud pop My oil light flashed a couple times then the car died. I limped it off the fr… --- ## [Best materials for replacing fuel hose?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-materials-for-replacing-fuel-hose/139534)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-materials-for-replacing-fuel-hose/139534 "2019-05-01T01:56:27Z")
I was crawling under by 47 year old Ford truck this past weekend looking for things that might need some maintenance attention now the weather is better, and decided it’s probably time to replace all the fuel hose. As t… --- ## [Starting issues 2010 hyundai accent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-issues-2010-hyundai-accent/101991)
**Author:** [@bessemerdude](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bessemerdude)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-issues-2010-hyundai-accent/101991 "2019-05-01T00:48:04Z")
Car is having problems starting. The problem occurred the first time 3 weeks ago. The engine would turn over, but wouldn't fire. I changed out the spark plugs, and the ignition coils. Same result. I took out the Camshaft… --- ## [2005 Chrysler Crossfire - Top motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-crossfire-top-motor/139583)
**Author:** [@Larry311](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Larry311)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-crossfire-top-motor/139583 "2019-05-01T00:05:01Z")
Where is the top motor in a Crossfire? --- ## [Water leaks inside car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-leaks-inside-car/139550)
**Author:** [@cheriejerry\_151420](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cheriejerry_151420)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-leaks-inside-car/139550 "2019-04-30T21:12:00Z")
I have 2004 Buick Lesabre. When it rains, water gets inside. It comes in under the molding at the bottom of the door opening. Front driver side is worst. I have run water over the door and other places but I cannot g… --- ## [What's a 1975 F-150 worth?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-1975-f-150-worth/139509)
**Author:** [@A.White](https://community.cartalk.com/u/A.White)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-a-1975-f-150-worth/139509 "2019-04-30T22:45:28Z")
How much is it worth? --- ## [1991 Ford Explorer - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-ford-explorer-wont-start/139572)
**Author:** [@Paul531](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paul531)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-ford-explorer-wont-start/139572 "2019-04-30T19:51:37Z")
Cannot get my prized 1991 Ford Explorer XLT to start…much to the joy of my wife who wants to donate it to a tuna boat for smelting into cans. I used to hear one click. Now nothing. It has a brand new battery. I repla… --- ## [2012 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid - 3rd Time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-porsche-cayenne-hybrid-3rd-time/139567)
**Author:** [@Gracie48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gracie48)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-porsche-cayenne-hybrid-3rd-time/139567 "2019-04-30T19:22:23Z")
We’ve had this hybrid since about 6,000 miles. It was a certified preowned cayenne. After about 60k miles the entire hybrid system needed replacing. At around 110K the entire coolant system, the battery replaced. Now the… --- ## [2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class stuck in park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercedes-benz-r-class-stuck-in-park/139493)
**Author:** [@MarvinBombard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarvinBombard)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercedes-benz-r-class-stuck-in-park/139493 "2019-04-30T19:06:35Z")
i have 2007 r-350 mercedes benz stuck in park after i replaced both batteries . --- ## [Slight "clunk" noise when braking to full stop and starting from a full stop --](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slight-clunk-noise-when-braking-to-full-stop-and-starting-from-a-full-stop/139447)
**Author:** [@jpick8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jpick8)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slight-clunk-noise-when-braking-to-full-stop-and-starting-from-a-full-stop/139447 "2019-04-30T19:01:41Z")
2010 Ford F150 I found the following information: Very common problem on the 2009-10 models The slip joint in your driveshaft needs to be greased. Use the Ford grease. It’s thick. You can get the parts you need from… --- ## [Nissan Versa transmission replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-versa-transmission-replacement/138710)
**Author:** [@michaelhanson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaelhanson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-versa-transmission-replacement/138710 "2019-04-30T18:05:13Z")
I have 2015 Nissan Versa that had 25,000 miles on the car when I purchased it from a dealership in Nov 2016. One month after buying the car I noticed that the transmission wasn’t responding correctly. I took the car to … --- ## [2001 Jeep Cherokee - is heat shield necessary?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jeep-cherokee-is-heat-shield-necessary/139518)
**Author:** [@StephenKefer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StephenKefer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jeep-cherokee-is-heat-shield-necessary/139518 "2019-04-30T17:49:57Z")
Do I need the heat shield that is above the exhaust system? It fell off and was rattling so do I really need to put it back in thank you --- ## [2008 Ford F-150 - Phasers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f-150-phasers/139554)
**Author:** [@Davis48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Davis48)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f-150-phasers/139554 "2019-04-30T17:46:52Z")
where is the phaser motor located --- ## [Is Perma Plate worth the cost?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-perma-plate-worth-the-cost/5284)
**Author:** [@roadster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roadster)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-perma-plate-worth-the-cost/5284 "2019-04-30T17:05:15Z")
Is it worth putting Perma Plate on a new car when the dealer (in this case, Toyota) charges $695 (which the dealers says is discounted from the regular $995)? Is this any better than a good occasional car waxing, and doe… --- ## [When to Replace Head Gasket?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-replace-head-gasket/138071)
**Author:** [@nzinzer\_150054](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nzinzer_150054)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-replace-head-gasket/138071 "2019-04-30T15:36:12Z")
Hi all. I have a 2004 Opel/Vauxhall Corsa. I recently discovered a symptom of a blown head gasket. There is a milky, mayonnaise-like substance on my oil filler cap as well as the breather hoses (connecting the intake ma… --- ## [2013 Lexus GS 450h - soy wiring too attractive to rodents!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lexus-gs-450h-soy-wiring-too-attractive-to-rodents/139499)
**Author:** [@John251](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John251)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lexus-gs-450h-soy-wiring-too-attractive-to-rodents/139499 "2019-04-30T15:32:51Z")
What (if anything) can be done about new cars using soy based wiring which is extremely attractive to rats and other rodents. Our Lexus has been “attacked” twice. The first time took $16,264 to fix the damage and the s… --- ## [98 civic D16Y7](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-civic-d16y7/139538)
**Author:** [@Susan\_Duty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Susan_Duty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-civic-d16y7/139538 "2019-04-30T12:59:41Z")
Can anyone please tell me how to tell if engine is a VTec or not. Nothing on engine says VTec. --- ## [2009 Honda Accord Sdn - Which new hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-accord-sdn-which-new-hybrid/139350)
**Author:** [@Mark06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark06)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 12:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-accord-sdn-which-new-hybrid/139350 "2019-04-30T12:37:35Z")
Need a new vehicle, and my wife drives 60 highway miles one way to work. We’re considering the Honda Accord Hybrid, Toyota Camry Hybrid, or Honda Insight. Which vehicle do you feel will give us the best fuel economy a… --- ## [2007 Mercury Mountaineer - Seizing up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercury-mountaineer-seizing-up/139541)
**Author:** [@mickeymcair](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mickeymcair)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 12:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercury-mountaineer-seizing-up/139541 "2019-04-30T12:03:44Z")
vehicle was parked when started I could not move forward strange sound coming from underneath vehicle as if the car was locking up then abs light and anti tracking signal came was able to finally move forward after about… --- ## [Part in Saturn Vue engine compartment won't shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/part-in-saturn-vue-engine-compartment-wont-shut-off/139505)
**Author:** [@jknuth74\_151387](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jknuth74_151387)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 11:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/part-in-saturn-vue-engine-compartment-wont-shut-off/139505 "2019-04-30T11:49:29Z")
So, I have a 2008 Saturn Vue 3.6L V6. There is a part in our engine compartment that is making a lot of noise and vibrating quite a bit. It also does not stop when we shut the engine off. The only way to get it to stop a… --- ## [2017 Jeep Renegade won't shift to 9th](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-renegade-wont-shift-to-9th/139536)
**Author:** [@Sam37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sam37)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 10:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-renegade-wont-shift-to-9th/139536 "2019-04-30T10:26:18Z")
why wont my 2017 jeep renegade shift into 9th gear?! --- ## [2015 Subaru Forester - Bad winter mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-forester-bad-winter-mileage/130027)
**Author:** [@Al19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Al19)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 10:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-forester-bad-winter-mileage/130027 "2019-04-30T10:06:06Z")
2015 Subaru Forester: Great gas mileage in warm weather; lousy in cold weather. I live in Minnesota. What to do? Put in hotter thermostat? Dealer has no advice. --- ## [Couple of engine issues with pics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/couple-of-engine-issues-with-pics/139501)
**Author:** [@John-Smith-4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John-Smith-4)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/couple-of-engine-issues-with-pics/139501 "2019-04-30T02:33:42Z")
2006 Holden Commodore V6 VE 4d sedan edit - Argh seems new users can only post one image. If a mod could kindly help it’d be appreciated :slight\_smile: If i could add more pictures it would help identify what im lookin… --- ## [2006 Ford F-150 -Oil filter question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f-150-oil-filter-question/139461)
**Author:** [@mrbrpm11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrbrpm11)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-f-150-oil-filter-question/139461 "2019-04-30T02:05:44Z")
Can the wrong oil filter size make your oil filter manifold gasket leak. Normally I have Jiffy Lube change my oil. Recently I noticed my truck loosing large amounts of oil so I looked at it myself and it wasn’t leaking f… --- ## [1984 Ford F-150 - is starter combined?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-ford-f-150-is-starter-combined/138216)
**Author:** [@Pavelco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pavelco)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-ford-f-150-is-starter-combined/138216 "2019-04-30T01:55:05Z")
I have a 1984 Ford F-150. It definitely needs undercoundercoBut right now I need paint for my truck, I will do it myself, because right now it could not hurt, plus I need a selnoid, they ask me it its starter combined, … --- ## [How to I approach the place/mechanic that stripped my drain plug and oil pan?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-i-approach-the-place-mechanic-that-stripped-my-drain-plug-and-oil-pan/139258)
**Author:** [@amylee.uc\_151226](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amylee.uc_151226)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-i-approach-the-place-mechanic-that-stripped-my-drain-plug-and-oil-pan/139258 "2019-04-30T01:54:18Z")
Hello, I recently just inherited my first car (Toyota Rav 4 2007) and I am pretty new to everything about cars. I went to get the motor oil changed through a groupon deal a couple months ago. The reviews on yelp for this… --- ## [2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-silverado-1500-rough-idle/139530)
**Author:** [@Stephens](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephens)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevrolet-silverado-1500-rough-idle/139530 "2019-04-30T01:21:00Z")
4.3/ 6 banger! Has a slight miss when I start it up! It doesn’t go away! Normal speeds are ok.But the idle is rough…What to do.Also when I kick in the passing gear the engine light blinks and then goes off… --- ## [2008 Subaru Outback - Multiple electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-outback-multiple-electrical-issues/139438)
**Author:** [@Collins41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Collins41)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-subaru-outback-multiple-electrical-issues/139438 "2019-04-30T01:16:29Z")
My Rear wiper does not work, the radio doesn’t seem to pick up many stations and I’m continually getting yellow check engine light. --- ## [New tires for 97 ranger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tires-for-97-ranger/139511)
**Author:** [@gdan29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gdan29)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tires-for-97-ranger/139511 "2019-04-30T01:14:01Z")
I’m going to replace my tires on my Ford ranger. I currently have P215/70R-14. The truck calls for 195/70R-14 would there be an advantage to switching back to the 195/70R? Also would there be an advantage to have sipin… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=624) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=626)